When Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump met in the Oval Office two weeks ago, the president asked the Israeli prime minister how he was doing in the polls ahead of an Oct. 27 election. - Netanyahu paused. Then one of his advisers piped up: "Mr. President, he is winning," the aide said, according to a U.S. official familiar with the exchange. Why it matters: Netanyahu is not winning. And so far, Trump hasn't given him the endorsement he hopes for, despite being asked about it repeatedly by reporters. - The president could still change his mind. But with just 75 days left until the election, time is running short for Netanyahu. State of play: Netanyahu's current coalition has 49 to 53 seats in those surveys — far fewer than the 68…
What specific action did Netanyahu take regarding Trump's Gaza Board of Peace plan?
Netanyahu publicly rejected the Gaza Board of Peace plan for disarming Hamas, although he later spoke with Jared Kushner and promised to give the plan a chance and pledged to curb attacks on Gaza to allow for the demilitarization process.
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How has the relationship between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu changed in recent months?
Their foreign policy goals and domestic political interests have started to diverge over the last three months, with daylight opening between them regarding Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza.
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What are the main components of Donald Trump's Middle East agenda for his final two years in office?
Trump's agenda includes pushing forward a Gaza peace plan, making progress in negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, securing a security agreement between Israel and Syria, and brokering a historic peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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Who is Gadi Eizenkot and how does he compare to Netanyahu in current polls?
Gadi Eizenkot is the former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff and is Netanyahu's main rival, possessing better favorability ratings in most polls.
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When Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump met in the Oval Office two weeks ago, the president asked the Israeli prime minister how he was doing in the polls ahead of an Oct. 27 election. - Netanyahu paused. Then one of his advisers piped up: "Mr. President, he is winning," the aide said, according to a U.S. official familiar with the exchange. Why it matters: Netanyahu is not winning. And so far, Trump hasn't given him the endorsement he hopes for, despite being asked about it repeatedly by reporters. - The president could still change his mind. But with just 75 days left until the election, time is running short for Netanyahu. State of play: Netanyahu's current coalition has 49 to 53 seats in those surveys — far fewer than the 68…Open